ˌeksəlˈtāshən, ˌegzəl- also -kˌs- or -gˌz- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English exultacioun, from Middle French exultation, from Latin exsultation-, exsultatio, exultation-, exultatio, from exsultatus, exultatus (past participle of exsultare, exultare ) + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
a. : the act of exulting
b. : the state of being exultant
2. : very great or triumphant joy : joyous transport
the exultation of victory and the thrill of power — John Buchan